US Bridges

Cat Gap Road over Tallulah River

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · 7.1 MI NW of Tiger · Structure no. 000000024150930

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cat Gap Road over Tallulah River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cat Gap Road over Tallulah River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCat Gap Road
CrossesTallulah River
Location7.1 MI NW of Tiger
RouteCounty Highway 86
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89956, -83.53958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cat Gap Road over Tallulah River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cat Gap Road over Tallulah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cat Gap Road over Tallulah River carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cat Gap Road over Tallulah River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cat Gap Road over Tallulah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.